Head Infant TeacherWilton CT

Strong Start Early Care & Education; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer-paid)

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid professional development

Childcare discounts for employees

15 paid holidays

20 additional PTO days

Job summary

Strong Start Early Care & Education in Wilton, CT, is seeking experienced Infant DayCare Teachers for a full-time position. Candidates should have a passion for infant care and early childhood development.

The role offers a chance for career growth, competitive pay starting at $20+/hour, and numerous benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance. Responsibilities include providing nurturing care, planning curriculum, and supporting developmental milestones for infants.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of infant classroom experience is required.
• 1+ years in early childhood education is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing, and responsive care for infants.
• Plan and implement curriculum aligned with CT Early Learning Standards.
• Support infants' social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.

Skills

Infant classroom experience

Early childhood education

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of infant development

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Infant DayCare Teachers (Full-Time) Strong Start Early Care & Education

Strong Start Early Care & Education is hiring experienced Infant Teachers to join our high-quality early childhood program around Danbury and Norwalk, CT.

If you are passionate about infant care, early childhood development, and working in a supportive, professional environment, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a program that truly invests in its educators.

Pay & Benefits

• $20+/hour (based on experience and qualifications)
• Opportunities for raises and career growth
• 15 paid holidays (including Christmas–New Year closure)
• Up to 20 additional PTO days
• Health insurance (employer-paid)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance (Early Childhood Education)
• Paid professional development & training
• Childcare discounts for employees
• Modern, clean, state‑of‑the‑art classrooms

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing, and responsive care for infants
• Plan and implement curriculum aligned with CT Early Learning & Development Standards
• Support infants' social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Communicate daily with parents (updates, reports, conferences)
• Follow all licensing regulations and NAEYC standards
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team and leadership

Requirements

• 1+ years of infant classroom experience (required)
• 1+ years in early childhood education (required)
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
• Knowledge of infant development and best practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• 8‑hour shifts